If you want to expand your picture book horizons past the classics, pick up one of these hidden gems of the format! Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
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Jeremy Dooley created a new book--and an original font--to tutor tots on typeface.They say necessity is the mother of invention, but new parenthood isn't bad for coming up with new ideas either. "After my son was born, I found that his very simple books started me thinking about a lot of basic... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2014-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The on-its-way Royal Baby has spurred a bounty of picture books, perfect for the little Royal Baby itself and other, non-royal babies of its generation.Picture this: The royal nappy. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new book provides a more comprehensive look at reproduction. Imagine a picture book that explains where babies come from--but never references gender. What Makes a Baby is described as "a book for every kind of family and for every kind of kid," which means it doesn’t matter if parents are... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The shortlist nominees for the 2013 PEN Literary Awards have been announced. Categories include debut works, nonfiction, picture books and translation. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sally Gardner has won the prestigious Carnegie Medal for "Maggot Moon;" Levi Pinfold won the Kate Greenaway Medal, which awards excellence in illustration, for his picture book "Black Dog." Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster Children's in both the UK and US will be publishing a picture book... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's got a new Kindle promotion vehicle, thanks to the National PTA, which wants to boost kids' reading with their families. Amazon's Kindle is the exclusive sponsor of the new Family Reading Experience program that the National PTA wants to roll out across the U.S. to boost kids' reading... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2013-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MacLachlan, author of 'Sarah, Plain and Tall,' said she was inspired to write a picture book after talking with her friend, an illustrator who lives in Newtown. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Collins' book, which will be based around her own experiences with a father in the military, will be released this fall. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette Children's Books has begun making its picture books available as ebooks from... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's publisher Nosy Crow has partnered with John Lewis to create a picture book of the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nosy Crow has appointed Louise Bolongaro as its head of picture books, with Bolongaro moving from... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'This Is Not My Hat' is from Jon Klassen, creator of the award-winning 'I Want My Hat Back.'Picture books might be for kids who can't read, but parents have been known to enjoy them as well. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The virtual world for picture books, Magic Town, has gained a new resident with the addition of... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The success of 'Harry Potter, 'Twilight' and other has created a halo effect for the entire genre. And kids aren't the only ones doing it.For years, the book industry has been mired in debates about the plight of independent booksellers, the rise of Amazon and the fate of print as it struggles... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orchard Books has appointed Kate Burns to the role of publisher for picture books, gift and... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Egmont has appointed Melissa Fairley as publishing director for its Picture Books and Gift list... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Adam Mansbach's picture book 'Go the F--- To Sleep' is now available in a kid-friendly version called 'Seriously, Go To Sleep.' Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2012-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oxford University Press has signed Carnegie Medal-winner Philip Reeve and new picture book... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter from McFly sign a publishing deal to produce two children's picture books. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2012-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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